Subtract 54/84 from 7/18
7/18 - 54/84 is -16/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
7/18 = 7 × 14/18 × 14 = 98/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
54/84 = 54 × 3/84 × 3 = 162/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/252 - 162/252 = 98 - 162/252 = -64/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/63
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